Burning Mom
- Dates
- April 6–25, 2027
- Venue
- Martha Cohen Theatre
- Director
- Mieko Ouchi
- Season
- 2026–27
- Production Website
- albertatheatreprojects.com
A one-woman play following Dorothy, a retired suburban mother who embarks on an RV journey to Nevada's Burning Man festival after losing her husband of 45 years. Based on playwright Mieko Ouchi's mother's experiences, the work explores grief, community, artistic discovery, and life's unexpected turns. Written and directed by Mieko Ouchi.
Content advisory: Suggested for ages 14+. Mature content including drug use, coarse language, and bereavement. Includes water-based stage haze, fog, and flashing lights.
Get tickets →Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a professional, not-for-profit theatre company founded in Calgary in 1972 by Douglas Riske, Lucille Wagner, and playwright Paddy Campbell. Based at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Arts Commons, ATP is a national leader in new play development and the creation of contemporary Canadian theatre.